Combination uplift and coverage bra

ABSTRACT

An uplift and coverage bra includes a pair of breast cups having at least one layer of a first predetermined material formed as such breast cups. A mechanism is connected to at least one of an outside edge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an inside edge generally adjacent to the lower portion of each of such breast cups, for at least partially encircling a user&#39;s torso. Such mechanism has an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion. A joining mechanism is connected to at least one of such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user&#39;s torso at a predetermined location thereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of such breast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user&#39;s torso.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates, in general, to bras, more particularly,this invention relates to uplift and push up bras and to full coveragebras.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Prior to the conception and development of the present invention, bras,as are generally well known in the prior art, have been used to supporta user's breasts and to shape a user's figure. Specifically of interestto the present invention are the following: Knox, U.S. Pat. No.7,074,108, discloses a multi-layer uplift bra which enhances a user'snatural curves while providing support and coverage for such user'sbreasts.

Greenberg, U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,330, discloses a breast enhancementbrassiere wherein each of the breast cups is constructed having an innerpocket which receives a padding material and an outer pocket whichreceives a removable elastomeric member.

Pickett, U.S. Pat. No. 5,873,767, discloses a torso-support garmentwhich provides support for larger women as an undergarment, a bra-top,or as the top of a two-piece swimsuit.

Scott, et al, U.S. Pat. No. 6,165,047, discloses a breast enhancingbrassiere including a pair of laterally spaced breast cups joinedtogether having inner cups for receiving the breasts with an integrallayer of padding and outer cups adjacent the inner cups. A curvedreinforcing element carries along lower edges of the breast cup liftingthe inner and outer cups when the brassiere is worn and the shoulderstraps are in a properly adjusted position.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An uplift and coverage bra includes a pair of breast cups having atleast one layer of a first predetermined material formed as such breastcups such that such breast cups lift a user's breasts, enhance suchuser's cleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breastsin place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from suchbreast cups to such user's breasts such that clothing will lay evenlyacross such user's breasts when such user is wearing the uplift andcoverage bra. Such breast cups each have an upper portion, a lowerportion, an inside edge and an outside edge.

A means is connected to at least one of an outside edge generallyadjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an insideedge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cupsfor at least partially encircling a torso of such user, such meanshaving an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion.

A joining means is connected to at least one of the means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user at a predetermined locationthereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of suchbreast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and the meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user.

An upholding means is connected to at least one of the outside edgegenerally adjacent the upper portion of such breast cups at apredetermined location thereon, at least the upper edge of the means forat least partially encircling such torso of such user and a connectormeans operably connected to at least one of a predetermined location onsaid upholding means and said uplift and coverage bra. Such upholdingmeans is for assisting such breast cups in upholding such user's breastsand holding such breast cups in close proximity to such user's breastsin an uplifting manner so as to enable such user's breasts to resist thenatural forces of gravity.

In another embodiment of the invention, an uplift and coverage bra isprovided having a pair of breast cups including at least two layers ofat least one predetermined material formed as such breast cups such thatsuch breast cups lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage,support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduceunsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from such breast cups to suchuser's breasts such that clothing will lay evenly across such user'sbreasts when such user is wearing the uplift and coverage bra. Suchbreast cups each have an upper portion, a lower portion, an inside edgeand an outside edge.

A means is connected to at least one of an outside edge generallyadjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an insideedge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cupsfor at least partially encircling a torso of such user, such meanshaving an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion.

A joining means is connected to at least one of the means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user at a predetermined locationthereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of suchbreast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and the meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user.

An upholding means is connected to at least one of the outside edgegenerally adjacent the upper portion of such breast cups at apredetermined location thereon, at least the upper edge of the means forat least partially encircling such torso of such user and a connectormeans operably connected to at least one of a predetermined location onsaid upholding means and said uplift and coverage bra. Such upholdingmeans is for assisting such breast cups in upholding such user's breastsand holding such breast cups in close proximity to such user's breastsin an uplifting manner so as to enable such user's breasts to resist thenatural forces of gravity.

According to yet another embodiment of the invention, an uplift andcoverage bra is provided having a pair of breast cups including at leastone layer of a first predetermined material formed as such breast cupssuch that such breast cups lift a user's breasts, enhance such user'scleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts inplace, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from suchbreast cups to such user's breasts such that clothing will lay evenlyacross such user's breasts when such user is wearing the uplift andcoverage bra. Such breast cups each have an upper portion, a lowerportion, an inside edge and an outside edge.

A means is connected to at least one of an outside edge generallyadjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an insideedge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cupsfor at least partially encircling a torso of such user, such meanshaving an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion.

A joining means is connected to at least one of the means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user at a predetermined locationthereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of suchbreast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and the meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, anuplift and coverage bra is provided having a pair of breast cupsincluding at least two layers of at least one predetermined materialformed as such breast cups such that such breast cups lift a user'sbreasts, enhance such user's cleavage, support such user's cleavage,hold such user's breasts in place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce asmooth line from such breast cups to such user's breasts such thatclothing will lay evenly across such user's breasts when such user iswearing the uplift and coverage bra. Such breast cups each have an upperportion, a lower portion, an inside edge and an outside edge.

A means is connected to at least one of an outside edge generallyadjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an insideedge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cupsfor at least partially encircling a torso of such user, such meanshaving an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion.

A joining means is connected to at least one of the means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user at a predetermined locationthereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of suchbreast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and the meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user.

Still another embodiment of the invention provides, in combination witha predetermined garment, the improvement comprising a pair of breastcups including at least one layer of a first predetermined materialformed as such breast cups such that such breast cups lift a user'sbreasts, enhance such user's cleavage, support such user's cleavage,hold such user's breasts in place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce asmooth line from such breast cups to such user's breasts.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention toprovide an uplift bra which enhances the cleavage of the user whileproperly supporting and covering the breasts such that unsightly bulgesare eliminated.

Another object of the invention is to produce an uplift bra whichprovides adequate coverage to the user and produces a smooth linebeneath clothing.

Yet another object of the invention is to produce an uplift and coveragebra which is comfortable and flattering to the user.

A further object is to produce an uplift bra which capitalizes on theadvantages of both cleavage enhancement bras and support bras in a costefficient manner.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an uplift brawhich substantially covers a user's breasts.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an upliftbra which will enhance a user's cleavage while producing a smooth linebeneath clothing.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide in combinationwith a predetermined garment an improvement in supporting a wearer'sbreasts.

In addition to the various objects and advantages of the presentinvention described with some degree of specificity above it should beobvious that additional objects and advantages of the present inventionwill become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled inthe relevant art from the following more detailed description of theinvention, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunctionwith the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention in which theupholding means is a single strap.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention in which thebreast cups have varying degrees of thickness at various locations andin which the outer layer extends over a portion of the upholding means.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view along the lines of IV-IV in which thebreast cups have two layers according to one embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention in which theinvention has a back clasp and in which the outer layer extends over aportion of the upholding means.

FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention in which theupholding means includes adjustable straps.

FIG. 7 is a partial perspective inside out view of the combinationuplift and coverage bra according to one embodiment of the inventionwherein the bra is a strapless bra with a front clasp and wherein thebra includes a layer of rubber attached thereto for upholding such braon such user's torso.

FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention wherein thebra is incorporated into a swimsuit.

FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention wherein thebra is incorporated into a gown.

FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of the combination uplift andcoverage bra according to one embodiment of the invention wherein thebra is incorporated into a top.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVEEMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the presentinvention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity andunderstanding, identical components which have identical functions havebeen identified with identical reference numerals throughout the severalviews illustrated in the drawing figures.

Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIGS. 1-10.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 6, an uplift and coverage bra, generallydesignated 10, includes a pair of breast cups 12 having at least onelayer of a first predetermined material formed as such breast cups 12such that such breast cups 12 lift a user's breasts, enhance such user'scleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts inplace, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from suchbreast cups 12 to such user's breasts such that such user's clothingwill lay evenly across such user's breasts when such user is wearing theuplift and coverage bra 10. It is presently preferred that such at leastone layer includes varying degrees of thickness at predeterminedlocations thereon.

Such breast cups 12 each have an upper portion 14, a lower portion 16,an inside edge 18 and an outside edge 20. It is presently preferred thatsuch breast cups 12 include at least one of an under wire 22 and padding24 for enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upwarddirection.

A means 26 is connected to at least one of such outside edge 20generally adjacent to such lower portion 16 of each of such breast cups12 and such inside edge 18 generally adjacent to such lower portion 16of each of such breast cups 12 for at least partially encircling a torsoof such user, such means 26 having an upper edge 28 and a lower edge 30and at least a rear portion 32.

A joining means 34 is connected to at least one of the means 26 for atleast partially encircling such torso of such user at a predeterminedlocation thereon and the inside edges 18 adjacent to the lower portion16 of such breast cups 12, for joining at least one of such breast cups12 and the means 26 for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser. It is presently preferred that such joining means 34 includes atleast one of a front clasp 36, a back clasp 38, stitching 40, a hook andloop type fastening means 42 and a hook and eye type fastening means 44.

An upholding means 46 is connected to at least one of the outside edge20 generally adjacent the upper portion 14 of such breast cups 12 at apredetermined location thereon, at least the upper edge 28 of the means26 for at least partially encircling such torso of such user, and aconnector means 27 operably connected to at least one of a predeterminedlocation on said upholding means 46 and said uplift and coverage bra 10.The upholding means 46 is for assisting such breast cups 12 in upholdingsuch user's breasts and holding such breast cups 12 in close proximityto such user's breasts in an uplifting manner so as to enable suchuser's breasts to resist the natural forces of gravity.

It is presently preferred that the upholding means 46 includes at leastone strap 48 operably connected at each respective end 50 of the atleast one strap 48 to at least one of respective predetermined locationson the uplift and coverage bra 10 and such connector means 27. Morespecifically the at least one strap 48 may be connected at eachrespective end to the upper portion 14 of each breast cup.

It is further presently preferred that the at least one strap 48 furtherincludes an adjustment means 52 operably connected to at least one ofthe at least one strap 48 and the uplift and coverage bra 10 foradjusting the at least one strap 48 in length.

In this embodiment of such uplift and coverage bra 10 the upholdingmeans 46 may also include at least one strap 48 detachably connected tothe uplift and coverage bra 10 at predetermined locations thereon suchthat a user may wear such bra as a strapless bra. Such detachable strapmay also include an adjustment means 52.

Additionally, the upholding means 46 may include a pair of straps 54,each respective strap 54 extending from at least one of a respectivebreast cup 12 and such connector means 27 over a respective shoulder ofsuch user to a predetermined location on at least one of the means 26for at least partially encircling such torso of such user and suchconnector means 27. The pair of straps 54 may also include an adjustmentmeans 52. The pair of straps 54 may also be detachably connected to suchuplift and coverage bra 10.

It is understood that if a connector means is utilized then any type ofconnector means may be used to interconnect the straps with the braincluding but not limited to sewing, loops, hook and loop, buttons, pilefastener assemblies, any sort of hook and loop system and any otherattachment systems known in the art. Such loop attachment means mayinclude any type of loop, such as a circle type loop through which astrap may be threaded and attached to itself. Such hook and loop typeattachment means could include but is not meant to be limited to aconventional hook and loop closure system. Such hook and loop typeattachment means could also include but is not meant to be limited to afabric loop for receiving a type of a hook including but not limited toconventional hooks, as in known hook and loop fastening systems, andhooks on which the hooking aspect is such that such hook will lay in asubstantially flat manner against such user's body and such bra.

Referring to FIGS. 1-6, in another embodiment of the invention, anuplift and coverage bra, generally designated 10, is provided having apair of breast cups 12 including at least two layers 56 of at least onepredetermined material formed as such breast cups 12 such that suchbreast cups lift a lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage,support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduceunsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from such breast cups 12 tosuch user's breasts such that such user's clothing will lay evenlyacross such user's breasts when such user is wearing the uplift andcoverage bra 10. As shown in FIG. 4, it is presently preferred that atleast one 58 of such at least two layers 56 has varying degrees ofthickness at predetermined locations thereon.

It is presently preferred that the at least two layers 56 formed as suchbreast cups 12 include an outer layer 60 which creates a smooth surfaceupon which such user's clothing will rest. It is further presentlypreferred that such outer layer 60 is manufactured from at least one ofa smooth satin material, a lace material, a cotton material, and a nylonmaterial. Additionally, such at least two layers 56 may have asubstantially identical size. It is presently preferred that such atleast two layers 56 are at least partially joined at predeterminedlocations of such breast cups 12. It is presently most preferred thatsuch at least two layers 56 are at least partially joined by at leastone of sewing, fusing, and gluing.

Such breast cups 12 each have an upper portion 14, a lower portion 16,an inside edge 18 and an outside edge 20. It is presently preferred thatsuch breast cups 12 include at least one of an under wire 22 and padding24 for enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upwarddirection.

It is foreseeable that such breast cups could have a layer which isthicker wherein it sits adjacent the underside of such user's breasts toprovide support for the breasts and to add to such user's amount ofcleavage. Another layer could be placed over such first layer and extendover a top portion of such user's breast. This second layer issufficiently thin and sufficiently extends over such user's breasts suchthat a smooth line is created upon which such user's clothing will laysuch that an observer would be unable to discern where the bra ends andwhere such user's flesh begins under such user's clothing. The twolayers could be different sizes or the two layers could be substantiallythe same size. Other features may be added to the bra in addition tosuch layers for enhancing the bra's performance. These features mayinclude but are not limited to padding, under wire support systems orany support, breast enhancement, and push-up features known in the art.

A means 26 is connected to at least one of such outside edge 20generally adjacent to such lower portion 16 of each of such breast cups12 and such inside edge 18 generally adjacent to such lower portion 16of each of such breast cups 12 for at least partially encircling a torsoof such user, such means 26 having an upper edge 28 and a lower edge 30and at least a rear portion 32.

A joining means 34 is connected to at least one of the means 26 for atleast partially encircling such torso of such user at a predeterminedlocation thereon and the inside edges 18 adjacent to the lower portion16 of such breast cups 12, for joining at least one of such breast cups12 and the means 26 for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser. It is presently preferred that such joining means 34 includes atleast one of a front clasp 36, a back clasp 38, stitching 40, a hook andloop type fastening means 42 and a hook and eye type fastening means 44.

An upholding means 46 is connected to at least one of the outside edge20 generally adjacent the upper portion 14 of such breast cups 12 at apredetermined location thereon, at least the upper edge 28 of the means26 for at least partially encircling such torso of such user, and aconnector means 27 operably connected to at least one of a predeterminedlocation on said upholding means 46 and said uplift and coverage bra 10.The upholding means 46 is for assisting such breast cups 12 in upholdingsuch user's breasts and holding such breast cups 12 in close proximityto such user's breasts in an uplifting manner so as to enable suchuser's breasts to resist the natural forces of gravity.

It is presently preferred that the upholding means 46 includes at leastone strap 48 operably connected at each respective end 50 of the atleast one strap 48 to at least one of respective predetermined locationson the uplift and coverage bra 10 and such connector means 27. Morespecifically the at least one strap 48 may be connected at eachrespective end to the upper portion 14 of each breast cup.

It is further presently preferred that the at least one strap 48 furtherincludes an adjustment means 52 operably connected to at least one ofthe at least one strap 48 and the uplift and coverage bra 10 foradjusting the at least one strap 48 in length.

In this embodiment of such uplift and coverage bra 10 the upholdingmeans 46 may also include at least one strap 48 detachably connected toat least one of the uplift and coverage bra 10 and such connector means27 at predetermined locations thereon such that a user may wear such braas a strapless bra. Such detachable strap may also include an adjustmentmeans 52.

Additionally, the upholding means 46 may include a pair of straps 54,each respective strap 54 extending from at least one of a respectivebreast cup 12 and said connector means 27 over a respective shoulder ofsuch user to a predetermined location on at least one of the means 26for at least partially encircling such torso of such user and suchconnector means 27. The pair of straps 54 may also include an adjustmentmeans 52. The pair of straps 54 may also be detachably connected to suchuplift and coverage bra 10.

Furthermore, the outer layer 60 of such breast cups 12 may extend overat least a portion of the at least one strap 48 and such pair of straps54 for creating a smooth surface upon which such user's clothing willlay.

It is again understood that if a connector means is utilized with thisembodiment then any type of connector means may be used to interconnectthe straps with the bra including but not limited to sewing, loops, hookand loop, buttons, pile fastener assemblies, any sort of hook and loopsystem and any other attachment systems known in the art.

Referring to FIG. 7, in still another embodiment, an uplift and coveragebra, generally designated 10, includes a pair of breast cups 12 havingat least one layer of a first predetermined material formed as suchbreast cups 12 such that such breast cups 12 lift a user's breasts,enhance such user's cleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold suchuser's breasts in place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smoothline from such breast cups 12 to such user's breasts such that suchuser's clothing will lay evenly across such user's breasts when suchuser is wearing the uplift and coverage bra 10. It is presentlypreferred that such at least one layer has varying degrees of thicknessat predetermined locations thereon.

Such breast cups 12 each have an upper portion 14, a lower portion 16,an inside edge 18 and an outside edge 20. It is presently preferred thatsuch breast cups 12 include at least one of an under wire 22 and padding24 for enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upwarddirection.

A means 26 is connected to at least one of such outside edge 20generally adjacent to such lower portion 16 of each of such breast cups12 and such inside edge 18 generally adjacent to such lower portion 16of each of such breast cups 12 for at least partially encircling a torsoof such user, such means 26 having an upper edge 28 and a lower edge 30and at least a rear portion 32.

A joining means 34 is connected to at least one of the means 26 for atleast partially encircling such torso of such user at a predeterminedlocation thereon and the inside edges 18 adjacent to the lower portion16 of such breast cups 12, for joining at least one of such breast cups12 and the means 26 for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser. It is presently preferred that such joining means 34 includes atleast one of a front clasp 36, a back clasp 38, stitching 40, a hook andloop type fastening means 42 and a hook and eye type fastening means 44.

It is presently preferred that such uplift and coverage bra furtherincludes an upholding means 46 operably connected to such uplift andcoverage bra 10 at a predetermined location thereon. It is presentlypreferred that such upholding means 46 includes a layer of rubber 64 ofa predetermined thickness and a predetermined width disposed on an suchuplift and coverage bra 10 at a predetermined location thereon. It isfurther presently preferred that such predetermined location is at leastone of a lower inside edge 66 of the means 26 for at least partiallyencircling a torso of such user and such lower inside edge 18 generallyadjacent to the lower portion 16 of such breast cups 12.

Referring to FIG. 7, according to yet another embodiment of theinvention, an uplift and coverage bra, generally designated 10, isprovided having a pair of breast cups 12 including at least two layers56 of at least one predetermined material formed as such breast cups 12such that such breast cups lift a lift a user's breasts, enhance suchuser's cleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breastsin place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from suchbreast cups 12 to such user's breasts such that such user's clothingwill lay evenly across such user's breasts when such user is wearing theuplift and coverage bra 10. It is presently preferred that at least one58 of such at least two layers 56 has varying degrees of thickness atpredetermined locations thereon.

It is presently preferred that the at least two layers 56 formed as suchbreast cups 12 include an outer layer 60 which creates a smooth surfaceupon which such user's clothing will rest. It is further presentlypreferred that such outer layer 60 is manufactured from at least one ofa smooth satin material, a lace material, a cotton material, and a nylonmaterial. Additionally, such at least two layers 56 may have asubstantially identical size. It is presently preferred that such atleast two layers 56 are at least partially joined at predeterminedlocations of such breast cups 12. It is presently most preferred thatsuch at least two layers 56 are at least partially joined by at leastone of sewing, fusing, and gluing.

Such breast cups 12 each have an upper portion 14, a lower portion 16,an inside edge 18 and an outside edge 20. It is presently preferred thatsuch breast cups 12 include at least one of an under wire 22 and padding24 for enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upwarddirection.

A means 26 is connected to at least one of such outside edge 20generally adjacent to such lower portion 16 of each of such breast cups12 and such inside edge 18 generally adjacent to such lower portion 16of each of such breast cups 12 for at least partially encircling a torsoof such user, such means 26 having an upper edge 28 and a lower edge 30and at least a rear portion 32.

A joining means 34 is connected to at least one of the means 26 for atleast partially encircling such torso of such user at a predeterminedlocation thereon and the inside edges 18 adjacent to the lower portion16 of such breast cups 12, for joining at least one of such breast cups12 and the means 26 for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser. It is presently preferred that such joining means 34 includes atleast one of a front clasp 36, a back clasp 38, stitching 40, a hook andloop type fastening means 42 and a hook and eye type fastening means 44.

It is presently preferred that such uplift and coverage bra furtherincludes an upholding means 46 operably connected to such uplift andcoverage bra 10 at a predetermined location thereon. It is presentlypreferred that such upholding means 46 includes a layer of rubber 64 ofa predetermined thickness and a predetermined width disposed on an suchuplift and coverage bra 10 at a predetermined location thereon. It isfurther presently preferred that such predetermined location is at leastone of a lower inside edge 66 of the means 26 for at least partiallyencircling a torso of such user and such lower inside edge 18 generallyadjacent to the lower portion 16 of such breast cups 12.

Still another embodiment of the invention provides, in combination witha predetermined garment, generally designated 70, the improvementcomprising a pair of breast cups 12 including at least one layer of afirst predetermined material formed as such breast cups 12 such thatsuch breast cups 12 lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage,support such user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduceunsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from such breast cups to suchuser's breasts.

While a presently preferred and various alternative embodiments of thepresent invention have been described in sufficient detail above toenable a person skilled in the relevant art to make and use the same itshould be obvious that various other adaptations and modifications canbe envisioned by those persons skilled in such art without departingfrom either the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appendedclaims.

1. An uplift and coverage bra comprising; a. a pair of breast cupsincluding at least one layer of a first predetermined material formed assaid breast cups such that said breast cups lift a user's breasts,enhance such user's cleavage, support such user's cleavage, hold suchuser's breasts in place, reduce unsightly bulges and produce a smoothline from said breast cups to such user's breasts such that such user'sclothing will lay evenly across such user's breasts when such user iswearing said uplift and coverage bra, said breast cups each having anupper portion, a lower portion, an inside edge and an outside edge; b. ameans, connected to at least one of said outside edge generally adjacentto said lower portion of each of said breast cups and said inside edgegenerally adjacent to said lower portion of each of said breast cups,for at least partially encircling a torso of such user, said meanshaving an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion; c. ajoining means connected to at least one of said means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user at a predetermined locationthereon and said inside edges adjacent to said lower portion of saidbreast cups, for joining at least one of said breast cups and said meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user, and; d. anupholding means connected to at least one of said outside edge generallyadjacent said upper portion of said breast cups at a predeterminedlocation thereon, at least said upper edge of said means for at leastpartially encircling such torso of such user, and a connector meansoperably connected to at least one predetermined location on at leastone of said upholding means and said breast cups, for assisting saidbreast cups in upholding such user's breasts and holding said breastcups in close proximity to such user's breasts in an uplifting manner soas to enable such user's breasts to resist the natural forces ofgravity.
 2. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 1 wherein saidbreast cups further include at least one of an under wire and paddingfor enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upwarddirection.
 3. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 1 whereinsaid at least one layer includes varying degrees of thickness atpredetermined locations thereon.
 4. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 1 wherein said upholding means includes at least one strapoperably connected at each respective end of said at least one strap toat least one of respective predetermined locations on said uplift andcoverage bra and said connector means.
 5. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 4 wherein said at least one strap further includes anadjustment means operably connected to at least one of said at least onestrap and said uplift and coverage bra for adjusting said at least onestrap in length.
 6. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 1wherein said upholding means includes at least one strap detachablyconnected to said uplift and coverage bra at predetermined locationsthereon.
 7. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 6 wherein saidat least one strap further includes an adjustment means operablyconnected to at least one of said at least one strap and said uplift andcoverage bra for adjusting said at least one strap in length.
 8. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 1 wherein said upholdingmeans includes a pair of straps, each respective strap extending from atleast one of a respective breast cup and said connector means over arespective shoulder of such user to a predetermined location on at leastone of said means for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser and said connector means.
 9. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 8 wherein said straps each further include an adjustment meansoperably connected to at least one of each respective strap and saiduplift and coverage bra for adjusting said straps in length.
 10. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 1 wherein said upholdingmeans includes a pair of straps, each respective strap detachablyconnected to at least one of said uplift and coverage bra and saidconnector means at predetermined locations thereon.
 11. An uplift andcoverage bra according to claim 10 wherein said straps each furtherinclude an adjustment means operably connected to at least one of eachrespective strap and said uplift and coverage bra for adjusting saidstraps in length.
 12. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 1wherein said joining means is at least one of a front clasp, a backclasp, stitching, a hook and loop type fastening means and a hook andeye type fastening means.
 13. An uplift and coverage bra comprising; a.a pair of breast cups including at least two layers of at least onepredetermined material formed as said breast cups such that said breastcups lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage, support auser's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduce unsightlybulges and produce a smooth line from said breast cups to such user'sbreasts such that clothing will lay evenly across such user's breastswhen such user is wearing said uplift and coverage bra, said breast cupseach having an upper portion, a lower portion, an inside edge and anoutside edge; b. a means, connected to at least one of said outside edgegenerally adjacent to said lower portion of each of said breast cups andsaid inside edge generally adjacent to said lower portion of each ofsaid breast cups, for at least partially encircling a torso of suchuser, said means having an upper edge and a lower edge and at least arear portion; c. a joining means connected to at least one of said meansfor at least partially encircling such torso of such user at apredetermined location thereon and said inside edges adjacent to saidlower portion of said breast cups, for joining at least one of saidbreast cups and said means for at least partially encircling such torsoof such user, and; d. an upholding means connected to at least one ofsaid outside edge generally adjacent said upper portion of said breastcups at a predetermined location thereon, at least said upper edge ofsaid means for at least partially encircling such torso of such user,and a connector means operably connected to at least one of apredetermined location on said upholding means and said uplift andcoverage bra for assisting said breast cups in upholding such user'sbreasts and holding said breast cups in close proximity to such user'sbreasts in an uplifting manner so as to enable such user's breasts toresist the natural forces of gravity.
 14. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 13 wherein said at least two layers formed as saidbreast cups includes an outer layer which creates a smooth surface uponwhich such user's clothing will rest.
 15. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 13 wherein said outer layer is manufactured from atleast one of a smooth satin material, a lace material, a cottonmaterial, and a nylon material.
 16. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 13 wherein said at least two layers have a substantiallyidentical size.
 17. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 13wherein said at least two layers are at least partially joined atpredetermined locations of said breast cups.
 18. An uplift and coveragebra according to claim 17 wherein said at least two layers are at leastpartially joined by at least one of sewing, fusing, and gluing.
 19. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 13 wherein said breast cupsfurther include at least one of an under wire and padding for enhancingcleavage and holding such user's breasts in an upward direction.
 20. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 13 wherein at least one ofsaid at least two layers includes varying degrees of thickness atpredetermined locations thereon.
 21. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 13 wherein said upholding means includes at least onestrap operably connected at each respective end of said at least onestrap to at least one of respective predetermined locations on saiduplift and coverage bra and said connector means.
 22. An uplift andcoverage bra according to claim 21 wherein said at least one strapfurther includes an adjustment means operably connected to at least oneof said at least one strap and said uplift and coverage bra foradjusting said strap in length.
 23. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 13 wherein said upholding means includes at least one strapdetachably connected to said uplift and coverage bra at predeterminedlocations thereon.
 24. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 23wherein said at least one strap further includes an adjustment meansoperably connected to at least one of said strap and said uplift andcoverage bra for adjusting said at least one strap in length.
 25. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 13 wherein said upholdingmeans includes a pair of straps, each respective strap extending from atleast one of a respective breast cup and said connector means over arespective shoulder of such user to a predetermined location on at leastone of said means for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser and said connector means.
 26. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 25 wherein said straps each further include an adjustment meansoperably connected to at least one of each respective strap and saiduplift and coverage bra for adjusting said straps in length.
 27. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 13 wherein said upholdingmeans includes a pair of straps, each respective strap detachablyconnected to at least one of said uplift and coverage bra and saidconnector means at predetermined locations thereon.
 28. An uplift andcoverage bra according to claim 27 wherein said straps each furtherinclude an adjustment means operably connected to at least one of eachrespective strap and said uplift and coverage bra for adjusting saidstraps in length.
 29. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 13wherein said joining means includes at least one of a front clasp, aback clasp, stitching, a hook and loop type fastening means and a hookand eye type fastening means.
 30. An uplift and coverage bra accordingto claim 14 wherein said upholding means includes at least one strapoperably connected at each respective end of said at least one strap torespective predetermined locations on said uplift and coverage bra. 31.An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 30 wherein said at leastone strap further includes an adjustment means operably connected to atleast one of said at least one strap and said uplift and coverage brafor adjusting said strap in length.
 32. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 31 wherein said outer layer extends over at least aportion of said at least one strap for creating a smooth surface uponwhich such user's clothing will lay.
 33. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 14 wherein said upholding means includes a pair ofstraps, each respective strap extending from at least one of arespective breast cup and said connector means over a respectiveshoulder of such user to a predetermined location on at least one ofsaid means for at least partially encircling such torso of such user andsaid connector means.
 34. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim33 wherein said straps each further include an adjustment means operablyconnected to at least one of each respective strap and said uplift andcoverage bra for adjusting said straps in length.
 35. An uplift andcoverage bra according to claim 34 wherein said outer layer extends overat least a portion of said straps for creating a smooth surface uponwhich such user's clothing will lay.
 36. An uplift and coverage bracomprising; a. a pair of breast cups including at least one layer of afirst predetermined material formed as said breast cups such that saidbreast cups lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage, supportsuch user's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduceunsightly bulges and produce a smooth line from said breast cups to suchuser's breasts such that such user's clothing will lay evenly acrosssuch user's breasts when such user is wearing said uplift and coveragebra, said breast cups each having an upper portion, a lower portion, aninside edge and an outside edge; b. a means, connected to at least oneof said outside edge generally adjacent to said lower portion of each ofsaid breast cups and said inside edge generally adjacent to said lowerportion of each of said breast cups, for at least partially encircling atorso of such user, said means having an upper edge and a lower edge andat least a rear portion; and c. a joining means connected to at leastone of said means for at least partially encircling such torso of suchuser at a predetermined location thereon and said inside edges adjacentto said lower portion of said breast cups, for joining at least one ofsaid breast cups and said means for at least partially encircling suchtorso of such user.
 37. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 36wherein said breast cups further include at least one of an under wireand padding for enhancing cleavage and holding such user's breasts in anupward direction.
 38. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 36wherein said at least one layer has varying degrees of thickness atpredetermined locations.
 39. An uplift and coverage bra according toclaim 36 wherein said joining means includes at least one of a frontclasp, a back clasp, stitching, a hook and loop type fastening means anda hook and eye type fastening means.
 40. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 36 wherein said uplift and coverage bra furtherincludes an upholding means operably connected to said uplift andcoverage bra at a predetermined location thereon.
 41. An uplift andcoverage bra according to claim 40 wherein said upholding means includesa layer of rubber of a predetermined thickness and a predetermined widthdisposed on an said uplift and coverage bra at a predetermined locationthereon.
 42. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 41 whereinsaid predetermined location is at least one of said lower inside edge ofsaid means for at least partially encircling a torso of a user and saidlower inside edges adjacent to said lower portion of said breast cups.43. An uplift and coverage bra comprising; a. a pair of breast cupsincluding at least two layers of at least one first predeterminedmaterial formed as said breast cups such that said breast cups lift auser's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage, support such user'scleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduce unsightly bulges andproduce a smooth line from said breast cups to such user's breasts suchthat such user's clothing will lay evenly across such user's breastswhen such user is wearing said uplift and coverage bra, said breast cupseach having an upper portion, a lower portion, an inside edge and anoutside edge; b. a means, connected to at least one of said outside edgegenerally adjacent to said lower portion of each of said breast cups andsaid inside edge generally adjacent to said lower portion of each ofsaid breast cups, for at least partially encircling a torso of suchuser, said means having an upper edge and a lower edge and at least arear portion; and c. a joining means connected to at least one of saidmeans for at least partially encircling such torso of such user at apredetermined location thereon and said inside edges adjacent to saidlower portion of said breast cups, for joining at least one of saidbreast cups and said means for at least partially encircling such torsoof such user.
 44. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 43wherein said at least two layers formed as said breast cups include anouter layer which creates a smooth surface upon which such user'sclothing will rest.
 45. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 44wherein said outer layer is manufactured from at least one of a smoothsatin material, a lace material, a cotton material, and a nylonmaterial.
 46. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 44 whereinsaid at least two layers have a substantially identical size.
 47. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 44 wherein said at least twolayers are at least partially joined at predetermined locations of saidbreast cups.
 48. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 17wherein said at least two layers are at least partially joined by atleast one of sewing, fusing, and gluing.
 49. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 44 wherein said breast cups further include at leastone of an under wire and padding for enhancing cleavage and holding suchuser's breasts in an upward direction.
 50. An uplift and coverage braaccording to claim 44 wherein at least one of said at least two layersincludes varying degrees of thickness at predetermined locationsthereon.
 51. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 44 whereinsaid joining means includes at least one of a front clasp, a back clasp,stitching, a hook and loop type fastening means and a hook and eye typefastening means.
 52. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 44wherein said uplift and coverage bra further includes an upholding meansoperably connected to said uplift and coverage bra at a predeterminedlocation thereon.
 53. An uplift and coverage bra according to claim 52wherein said upholding means includes a layer of rubber of apredetermined thickness and a predetermined width disposed on an saiduplift and coverage bra at a predetermined location thereon.
 54. Anuplift and coverage bra according to claim 53 wherein said predeterminedlocation is at least one of a lower inside edge of said means for atleast partially encircling a torso of a user and said inside edgesgenerally adjacent to said lower portion of said breast cups.
 55. Incombination with a predetermined garment, the improvement comprising apair of breast cups including at least one layer of a firstpredetermined material formed as said breast cups such that said breastcups lift a user's breasts, enhance such user's cleavage, support suchuser's cleavage, hold such user's breasts in place, reduce unsightlybulges and produce a smooth line from said breast cups to such user'sbreasts.